The first time Bill Nadalini tried kombucha, it was anything but love at first sip. “My older kung fu brother had me drink a bottle,” he remembers. “I was not a vinegar guy and I ...
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Did you know there are at least 16 Texas distillers with products available on liquor store shelves? You might know of a number of vodkas and rums, but the variety extends to gin, bourbon, corn ...
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By Terry Thompson-Anderson
Russell Kane is as dedicated to the success of the Texas wine industry as any winemaker or winery owner in the state. And it’s a safe bet that he knows as much, ...
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By Soll SussmanPhotography (above) by Soll Sussman; Photography (below) courtesy of Red Caboose Winery
When asked at what point green design became an important part of the plans for the Red ...
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The bevy of bars near 7th and Red River in downtown Austin may not be the first destination for a seasoned locavore, but revelers in search of a uniquely farm-to-glass cocktail should dive into the ...
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By Terry Thompson-AndersonPhotography by Phil Hammel
At a recent gathering at the Texas Pierce’s Disease Research and Extension Program facility in Fredericksburg, Dave Reilly, winemaker at ...
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By Veronica MeewesPhotography by Dustin Meyer
As handcrafted pickles and house-cured meats continue to grace the pages of menus across town, and waiters wax at length about where local greens were ...
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By Terry Thompson-AndersonPhotography by Bill Albrecht
When Gary and Kathy Gilstrap bought their land—on which they would plant their vineyard—in 1994, they brought a new perspective to ...
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By Cari MarshallPhotography by Jody Horton
When Yoed Anis was a fourth grader in Corvallis, Oregon, his teacher regaled the class with stories of her travels in Japan. Anis was immediately ...
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